About this episode

Corrine Malcolm interviews Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy about his journey in trail running and his efforts to help others achieve their goals.

This week, Corrine Malcolm is joined by Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy to talk about the evolution from chasing your own big goals to helping other people chase theirs. From thru-hiking and FKTs to coaching, mentorship, and race directing, Joe has built a career around both pushing his own limits and creating more opportunities for others in trail running. The two dig into the All In Coaching Collective , accessibility in coaching and youth sport, what makes a great mentor, and why Joe has recently added race director to his growing list of roles. It’s a conversation about adventure, community, and what it means to invest in the future of the sport you love.

People in this episode

Host: Corrine Malcolm

Guest: Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy

Topics covered

• coaching
• mentorship
• trail running
• youth sports
• race directing
• community
• adventure

Keywords

• trail running
• coaching
• mentorship
• youth sports
• race directing
• FKTs
• adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: All In Coaching Collective

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